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diff --git a/src/ipa/rpi/README.md b/src/ipa/rpi/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..94a8ccc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/ipa/rpi/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-2-Clause + +# _libcamera_ for the Raspberry Pi + +Raspberry Pi provides a fully featured pipeline handler and control algorithms +(IPAs, or "Image Processing Algorithms") to work with _libcamera_. Support is +included for all existing Raspberry Pi camera modules. + +_libcamera_ for the Raspberry Pi allows users to: + +1. Use their existing Raspberry Pi cameras. +1. Change the tuning of the image processing for their Raspberry Pi cameras. +1. Alter or amend the control algorithms (such as AGC/AEC, AWB or any others) + that control the sensor and ISP. +1. Implement their own custom control algorithms. +1. Supply new tunings and/or algorithms for completely new sensors. + +## How to install and run _libcamera_ on the Raspberry Pi + +Please follow the instructions [here](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/camera.html). + +## Documentation + +Full documentation for the _Raspberry Pi Camera Algorithm and Tuning Guide_ can +be found [here](https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/camera/raspberry-pi-camera-guide.pdf). |